Feast of Winter Veil starts today on live servers and we’re taking a closer look at what’s new!
Highlights
- Dimensius in Manaforge Omega is wearing a hat this year.
Snowball Fight! is the new achievement to 2025’s Winter Veil gift.- This year’s gift is the
Jubilant Snowman Costume toy. - A Christmas tree decor was available in the gamescom 2025 build back in August. Blizzard may hotfix it in at some point during the event. Keep in mind this has not been confirmed, but we have an image of the asset thanks to MrGM.
Here’s the official blog post about the event.
Chill and be merry with your gnomies during the Feast of Winter Veil!
When: 15 December – 2 January
Where: Initial holiday quests can be found in Orgrimmar and Ironforge, but festive decorations can be found throughout Azeroth.
The fine folks of Smokywood Pastures aren’t letting anything get in the way of spreading holiday cheer—or gaining a bit of profit. Winter Veil has come to Azeroth, and with it come all the holiday’s fripperies, fineries, and delectable comestibles.
Partake in the Wonders of Winter Veil
‘Tis the season for celebration! Strongholds are decked out in festive cheer, and gifts are stacked under the trees, and festive fun awaits champions!
Festive Baubles Make Happy Heroes
Don yourself in seasonal threads available from the Holiday Vendors—wrap yourself in the seasons’ finest colors with the Festive Red Holiday and Festive Green Holiday transmog set pieces (coat, vest, sweater, shirt, pants, shorts, boots, and belt), along with mirthful Toys and Battle Pets to make loot-seekers’ spirits bright—seize your daily chance at getting the gift-thieving Grunch when you bring down the grumpy Greench.
The Abominable Greench Is (Still) a Mean One
The Abominable Greench is upping the ante after his Metzen-nabbing shenanigans with fresh rewards. We’re sure that once you’ve filled up on the fine foods and beverages from Smokywood Pastures, you’re bound to stop his reign of terror in the Hillsbrad Foothills. To make a long trek a bit merrier, hop aboard a festive sleigh ride from Dornogal to Ironforge or Orgrimmar for a connecting flight to rescue Metzen.
Brilliantly Bestowed Bosses
The joyful season has inspired a variety of bosses across Azeroth to share in the lighthearted fun by adorning themselves with hats, loot, and holiday decorations. However, don’t be fooled; just because they’re in the spirit of things doesn’t change their miserable motivations—you’ll want to battle as hard as usual to ensure they don’t sour the season.
Dearest Dimensius threatens destruction in festive flair deep within Manaforge Omega!
Blow a /Kiss to a Winter Reveler
While in the Feast of Winter Veil spirit, toss a /kiss to a Winter Reveler found celebrating the season underneath a sprig of mistletoe in inns around Azeroth to be rewarded with a token of gratitude in the form of Mistletoe, Fresh Holly, or Handful of Snowflakes that can be used for a variety of Feast of Winter Veil achievements.
Festive Feast of Winter Veil Favorites
Stop by the Smokeywoods Pastures cart in Ironforge or Orgrimmar and click on Greatfeather Pepe to obtain A Tiny Winter Hat. When you summon Pepe to join you on your adventures, he may just show up in the perfect Winter Veil outfit complete with a tiny beard.
Let your spirit be light by stepping into one of the Giant Snow Globes found outside of the Ironforge Bank, in Orgrimmar overlooking the Valley of Wisdom, or in the Broken Isles in Dalaran. It’s a truly transformative experience letting your inner Greatfather Winter helper out. A little /dance will spread the joy to those around you.*
Feast of Winter Veil in WoW Classic and 20th Anniversary Realms
When: 16 December – 2 January
Where: Initial holiday quests can be found in Orgrimmar and Ironforge, but festive decorations can be found throughout the world.
Don’t forget to open all your presents on December 25 to see the surprises Greatfather Winter has left for you! Learn more about what the Feast of Winter Veil offers in Wowhead’s holiday guide.
*Please /kiss and /dance responsibly. Side effects include joy and laughter. Wait 30 minutes to avoid unpleasant side effects after eating Smokywood Pastures’ fine festive foods.
